Car comparison

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xivsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46)

330xi

231 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2001
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

320i

184 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2019-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    243 km/h
    151 mph
  • Most powerful
    231 hp
    172 kW
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    139 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i

  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Power
231hp172kW
184hp137kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,165kg4,773lb
2,135kg4,707lb
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
67.2s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
29.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
139hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
112hp/t83kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
180Nm/t121lb-ft/ton
Calculated
182Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
967km601mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,709mm185in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,579mm62in
Rear track
1,483mm58in
1,569mm62in
Trunk volume
435L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
59L
CO2 emissions-
138g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xiBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320iPowerTorque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i5,000-6,500 rpm1,350-4,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
29.6 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
154 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
184 hp
137 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi has 47 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i and BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
1,645 kg
3,627 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi6.8 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
231 hp
172 kW
6.8 s
243 km/h
151 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
230 km/h
143 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xi
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW3 Series Touring (E46)330xiBMW3 Series Touring (G21)320i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.5 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
-
6.1 L/100 km
38.6 mpg US
46.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,709 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
-
967 km
601 mi
CO2 score
-
138 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
139 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.2 kg/hp
112 hp/t
83 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) 320i
Consumption6.1 L/100 km38.6 mpg US46.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.67 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.18 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used915 L242 US gal201 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,601 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) 330xi

  • Has 47 hp more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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